Volunteer
Volunteers at an Adoption Event in April 2019
Volunteers play a vital role at the Shelter by significantly improving the quality of life of our four-legged residents as they wait for their forever homes. Want to volunteer? Opportunities abound.
Consider these options
Meet these criteria
After approval a FNCAS representative will contact you and get you started. We look forward to meeting you.
Volunteer contact phone number - (804) 580-6156
- Walking and socializing dogs and puppies
- Socializing cats and kittens
- Cleaning in the cat room
- Participating in adoption events
- Supporting the operation of the FNCAS Thrift Shop
- Providing clerical support for shelter staff
Meet these criteria
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Love animals and want to make a difference
- Visit the shelter or the thrift shop and meet FNCAS volunteers
- At the shelter or home complete the attached PDF fillable application (volunteer_application_fncas_july_2022.pdf) which includes a background check through the Sheriff's Department. If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download the application, please go to get.adobe.com/reader/ for instructions. After completing your application be sure to physically sign your name where indicated and include a copy of your driver's license.
- Submit your application in person at the Shelter or via email to shelter@northumberlandsheriff.net
After approval a FNCAS representative will contact you and get you started. We look forward to meeting you.
Volunteer contact phone number - (804) 580-6156